USD Women's Swimming and Diving 2008-2009
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General Information Location ...................................................................................... San Diego, CA Founded ..................................................................................................... 7949 Enrollment ................................................................................................. 7,800 Affiliation.................................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference (swimming) ........................................ Western Athletic Conference Nickname ............................................................................................... Toreros School Colors ............................................................. Torero Blue, Navy, White Athletic Dept. Phone .................................................................. (6 7 9) 260-4803 President:........................................................................................ Dr. Mary E. Lyon s Executive Director of Athletics: ........................................................... Ky Snyder Senior Associate Athletics Director:.............................................. Mike Mato so Assoc. AD/ Business Affairs: ...................................................................Dan You rg Assoc. AD/Compliance & Student Services/SWA:...................... Sha ney Fink Executive Assistant ........... Charlene Ables, Donna Holston, Cyndi Casillas Assoc. Dir of Athletics for Marketing & Sponsorship .............. Steve Becvar Assoc. AD/Athletic Development: ............................................... Brian Fogarty Assoc. AD/ Facilities & Operations:................................................... Andrew Fe e Assoc. AD/Sports Medicine:..................................Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T., C. Assoc. AD/ Media Relations: ..................................................................Ted Gosen Asst. Director of Media Relations: ...................................................Chris Louck s Coor. of Athletic Academic Support: .....................................Sarabeth Pollock Game Operations Manager ..............................................................Kathy M arpe Director, JennyCraig Pavilion: .....................................................Josh Lawrenc e Asst. Dir. of JCP/ Events Manager: ...................................................Branda Cook Athletic Ticket Manager: ................................................................... Sierra Fo ster Head Team Physician: ........................................................Paul C. Murphy, M.D. Swimming & Diving Information Head Coach ............................................................................... Mike Keeler Alma Mater ................................................................ Central Michigan , 7 984 Years at USO ......................................................................... (Eleven Seasons) Keefer's email ............................................................ mkeeler@sandiego.edu Assistant Coach.................................................................. Jamie Jackson Alma Mater ..................................................................... Univ. of San Diego, 2005 Jackson's email ..........................................................jamiejackson@sandiego.edu Diving Coach ............................................................................. Amanda Naderer Alma Mater ............................................................................. Seton Hall, 2007 Naderer's email .................................................................... akline@sandiego.edu Meet Referee .................................................................................. Tim Goins Meet Announcer ........................................................................ Don Watkinds Home Pool ...................................................... USO Sports Center (outdoor) Office Phone .......................................................................... (6 79) 260-2372 Office Fax ............................................................................... (6 7 9) 260-22 7 3 Mailing address .................................................................... 5998 Alcala Park ..................................................................................... San Diego, CA 927 70 INSIDE... 1 General Information 2 2008-09 Season Recap 3 USO Coaching Staff 4 2008-09 Roster/Team Photo 5-11 Torero Biographies 12 2008-09 Top Times, All-Time Roster 13 Swimming & Diving History & Records
14-15 USO Photo Collage 16-17 San Diego, California 18-19 USO History and Academics 20-21 USO Administration 22 Athletic Facilities 23
Academic Support,Sports Performance, Sports Medicine
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WAC Sports
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2008-09 USD Swimming and Diving Media Guide was written, edited and produced by Ryan Mccann, assisted by Sarah Luster Photography: Brock Scott Printing: Kings Printing Corporation
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University of San Diego ArcniYe$
Record-Breaking Season for Swimming and Diving The University of San Diego wom– en's swimming and diving team wrapped up a successful season with a trip to the 2009 Western Athletic Conference champion– ship meet held in San Antonio, Texas. The Toreros turned in a record-breaking performance at the championship meet, including posting the winning time in the 1650 freestyle. On top of all the outstanding performances in the water, USD also received numer– ous accolades for excellence in the classroom. freestyle, junior Tina Levesque re– corded a 23.65 mark breaking her own school record. Freshman Sarah Geerdes is the new record-holder in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:50.58, the 200 individual medley at 2:02.30, and the 100 freestyle in a time of 50.73.
style), Haley Pittman (200 breast– stroke), Jessica Rodriguez (100 butterfly and 200 butterfly), Kristina Levesque (100 breaststroke), Kris– ten Yoon (100 backstroke and 200 backstroke), Monica Oddo (1 meter diving and three meter diving), and Amy Bogart (Tower diving).
San Diego had four relay records fall starting with the 200 freestyle relay (1 :34.52) by Geerdes, Laura Pope, Gleason, and Levesque. In the 400 freestyle relay, Geerdes, Erin Voyles, Levesque and Gleason recorded a new mark of 3:28.00. The 800 freestyle relay squad of Geerdes, Kristen Yoon, Gleason and Voyles recorded a new time of 7:26.99. Finally, Yoon, Pope, Jessica Rodriguez, and Levesque recorded a record time of 1:45.72 in the 200 medley relay. Wrapping up the WAC Champion– ship meet, senior Sarah Gleason won the 1650 freestyle with a time of 16:47.18. She is the firstTorero to be crowned a champion of an individual event since 2003. Glea– son was also named runner-up in the 500 freestyle capping off an outstanding third season at the University of San Diego. Freshman Sarah Geerdes had a stellar individual performance at theWAC Championships with three top-8 finishes. She placed 3rd in the 200 individual medley, set– ting a new school record; she took fourth in the 100 freestyle, and fin– ished seventh in the 200 freestyle. Geerdes was also was a member of three record-setting relays. Other Toreros who scored in the top-16 at the Conference meet were Sam Jafari (200 freestyle, 500 free-
Leading up to the championships, USD had a strong non-conference schedule as they faced stiff regional competition from UCLA, as well as cross-town rivals UC San Diego and San Diego State. The Toreros com– peted well in numerous meets this season with many of the outcomes not being decided until the final races. "These dual meets served as a stepping stone to our conference performances and prepared us well;' commented head coach Mike Keeler.
Mike Keeler With Captains Kristina Levesque and Brittany Cramer
"I'm very pleased with our results at the Conference meet;' said Keeler. "We swam and dove at a high level and competed in every event:' San Diego tied their highest team finish at the Conference meet with a 7th place showing, and 248 total points. Sarah Gleason and Sarah Geerdes earned 1st Team All-WAC honors for their individual victories. Additionally, the team earned 13 Academic All-WAC honors for excel– lence in the classroom. Added Keeler, "A special thanks to our seniors for their commitment to the program, and for their leader– ship throughout the year:'
In the 2008-2009 season, five indi– vidual school records were set, in addition to four relay team records falling. Senior Sarah Gleason broke the school record in the 1650 free- style in 16:47.18. In the 50 yard
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MIKE KEELER Head Coach - 11th Season
Mike Keeler has done a remarkable job at USD in the development of San Diego's swimming and diving program since taking over as the Toreros head coach in the fall of 1998. Spanning eleven com– plete seasons, Keeler'sstudent-athletes have shattered vi rtua lly every school record, including nine this year. Under his guidance the Toreros won back-to-back team titles at the Pacific Col legiate Swimming Conference Championships (2000 & 2001) and made the school's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championships (2003) - setting the table for San Diego's successful bid for membership in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 2005 . Keeler, atwo-time PCSC Coach of the Year, has atrack record of recruiting and developing outstanding
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student-athletes. In USD's six seasons in the PCSC under his direction, 10 different Toreros establ ished conference records wh ile 30 were recogn ized as all-conference performers. In 2003, USD placed 38th nationally at the NCAA Championships behind the efforts of then-freshman standout and All-America honorable mention Ash ley Swart.
Prior to USD, Kee ler served as assistant men's swim coach at Purdue University in Indiana for five seasons. Keeler held assistant swim coaching posts for the women's swimming program at Purdue (1993-94), sim ilar men's and women'spositions at the University of Miami (1991-93) and at Michigan State (1988). Through the 1989-91seasons, Keeler was the assistant men's coach for Michigan State.
Throughout his extended co llegiate coaching career, Keeler hasrecru ited and tra ined men and women who have scored as high as third at the NCAA Championships. At Purdue, Kee ler assisted in coaching the Boilermakers to a 34th place finish at the 1998 NCAA Championships with fi ve individuals being awarded All-American honors. At the 1997 NCAA Championships, the team placed 19th with four All-Americans and four championsh ip finalists. At the conference level, in a four year span, Purdue produced 12 Big Ten Champions, 55 Academic All-Big Ten honorees and eight national academic All-American recipients. Besides his collegiate coaching experi ence, Keeler worked as camp di rector and guest speaker at the Elite Olympic Development Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs; Co-Camp Director at Michigan State (summer, 1993); head senior coach for Hurricane Aquatics (summer, 1992); and as head coach fo r the Spartan Swim Club (summer, 1989). A 1984 graduate of Central Michigan University, Mike earned his B.S. Degree in Physica l Education. He went on to earn his M.S. degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis on Coach ing and Athletic Administration, at Michigan State in 1992. He is currently amember of the United States Swimming, College Swim Coaches Association, and the American Swim Coaches Association. He was the lead-author of "Biomechanica l Analysis: Stroke FrequencyNelocityTesting Protocol", an articl e that appea red in the United States Swimming Magazine "Coaches Quarterly:' Mike and hiswife Michele have three chi ldren, Matthew (18), Mitchell (13) and Mayce (12). JAMIE JACKSON Assistant Coach - Second Season
Jamie Jackson returns to the program for her second yea r under Mike Kee ler. Prior to USD, Jackson spent t ime coach ing at her Alma Mater Long Beach Wilson High School as we ll as Beach Swim club. A member of the class of 2005, Jackson swam for four years under head coach Mike Keeler. She graduated with adegree in Psychology and minored in Theology. During her time as aTorero, she was named USD's MVP twice and was elected captai n during her junior and sen ior yea r. As a freshman and a junior, she was named an AII-PCSC FirstTeam selection. Jackson returned to San Diego because of her love for the University of San Diego.
Amanda Naderer Assistant Coach - Third Season Diving coach Amanda Naderer returns to USD for her third year with the program.
Naderer was afour-year scholarship athlete diving for Seton Hall University from 1997-2001. She was the first :Jiver to do a full optimal pike list on a 1-meter board as well as the 25 list on the 3-meter board. Naderer was 3four-time Big East Conference female qualifier and athree-time Zone Aqualifier for NCAA regional's She was 3lso a three-time Big East Conference All-Academic team member. Following her graduation, she spent one year as an assistant diving coach at SHU while working at a local 1ospital in the administrative office. In September of 2002 she joined SAIC as an Animal trainer for the Marine 'v1ammal Training Program working closely with dolphins that assist the U.S. Navy in under water operations. Naderer graduated Magna Cum Laude from SHU in South Orange, New Jersey with aBachelor's of Science degree in Biology. She currently resides in San Diego. 3
2008-09 University ofSan Diego Swimming and Diving Team
Back Row (l-r): Diving Coach Amanda Naderer, Asst. Coach Jamie Jackson, Erin Voyles, Meghan O'Brien, Carmyn Chapman, Sarah Gleason, Sarah Geerdes, Danielle Smith, Lindsay Lipsey, Head Coach Mike Keeler Middle Row (l-r): Monica Oddo, Bridget Schrier, Adelaide Bednarski, Aileen Fedrick, Laura Pope, Kristen Yoon, Kristina Levesque, Samantha Jafari, Brittany Cramer, Michon Affinito Back Row (l-r): Amy Bogart, Taryn VanGerpen, Jessica Rodriguez, Jordan Headley, Heather Hippensteel, Haley Pittman, Rachel McKay, Alyssa Martinez
Year
Events Breast Diving
Hometown
Last School
Name
Reno, NV
Reno HS
Michon Affinito
JR JR so so FR SR
Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook Union HS Hebrew University HS
Adelaide Bednarski
Marya Bliznyuk
Free
Jerusalem, Israel Woodside, CA
Diving
Saint Francis HS
Amy Bogart
Dover HS
Dover, NH
Carmyn Chapman Brittany Cramer Ai leen Fedrick Sarah Geerdes Sarah Gleason Jordan Headley Heather Hippensteel Samantha Jafari Kristina Levesque Lindsay Lipsey Alyssa Martinez Rachael McKay Meghan O'Brien Monica Oddo Haley Pittman Jessica Rodriguez Bridget Schrier Danielle Smith Taryn VanGerpen Laura Pope
Back/Free Fly/ Back
Sonoma Va lley HS
Sonoma, CA Petaluma, CA
Back/ lM
Ursuline HS Heritage HS
JR FR
Valley Center, CA
Sprint Free/ Breast
Bainbridge HS Henry Clay HS Home Schooled Glendora HS Carondelet HS
RS JR
Distance
Poulsbo, WA Lexington, KY
Diving Diving
FR FR SR so JR JR JR SR so so JR FR FR FR so SR JR
Chapmansboro, TN Glendora, CA Lafayette, CA Folly Beach, SC Las Vegas, NV Federal Way, WA Pleasanton, CA
Free/ Back Sprint Free
International School of Brussels
Breast
Del Sol HS
Breast/ Fly
Back/lM
JFK Memorial HS
Foothill HS
Breast/ Free
Glenbrook South HS
Diving Breast Free/ lM Fly/ lM Diving Breast
Glenview, IL Dallas, TX Lahaina, HI
Allen HS
Lahainaluna HS
All Saints Catholic Secondary School
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Haddon Heights, NJ
Merion Mercy Academy Archbishop Mitty HS
Santa Clara, CA Edmonds, WA
Distance/ lM
Kamiak HS Westlake HS
Free
Austin, TX
Erin Voyles Kristen Yoon
Back/Free/ lM
Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo HS
Coaches Mike Keeler - Head Coach (Central Michigan, 1984) Jamie Jackson - Assistant Coach (U. of San Diego, 2005) Amanda Kline - Assistant Coach (Seton Hall, 2001)
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Amy Bogart Sophomore Diver Woodside, California Saint Francis HS
Junior Breaststroke Reno, Nevada Reno HS University of San Diego
2008-09 WAC Scores 1m
2008-09 Top Times 50 FR 26.18 100 BR 1:08.97 200 BR 2:32.47
25th 186.50 24th 181.65 16th 139.90
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University of San Diego Second year diver for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? My most memorable moment was when I had my Senioryear high schoolchampionships and Iaccomplished the goalsIhad set for myself. Ifelt like I had finally learned how to compete.
Third yea r swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? Pre-meet 80's dance party at conference
What is your philosophy on life? All we can do is embrace whatever life throws at us, good or bad, and experience the moment with passion. What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? Fourth of July Where is your favorite place to study and why? Outside of La Paloma because of t he view What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? Go to the beach, eat in Old town, go dancing in downtown Prep Swam for Reno High School, which won state championships her junior and se– nior years... Scholastic All America n her junior and senior yea rs... Team Captain her senior year... Personal Born in Reno, NV... Member of Reno Aquatic Club... Also lettered in water polo as_a prep... Chose USD for its aesthetic va lue... Psychology Major and Biology Minor.
Where is your favorite place to eat at USO? La Paloma, you really cannot beat Paloma. What makes the USO swim/dive experience so unique?
The support that the team brings is outstanding. We are all here for a common purpose and everyone wants you to succeed. It is a great feeling to have some of your closest friends by your side through every step of the season. What is your philosophy on life? Talent is great but it is hard work that defines your character. Be willing to sacrifice for those you love. But most importantly, stay true to yourself and never be afraid to grow.
What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "Dynamite comes in little packages:' -Dad. Prep Attended Saint Francis High School Personal
Hometown ofWoodside, CA... Participated on the Stanford Diving club team ... Plans to major in Business Administration .. . Chose USD for the positive team environment... Hasatwin sister, Haley, who is agymnast at the University of Washington ... Business Administration Major. Carmyn Chapman Freshman ..-------~ 2008-09 Top Ti mes Backstroke, Freestyle so FR 25.72 Dover, NH 1 oo Bk 59.64 Dover HS 200 BK 20737 University of San Diego First year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming career? The scavenger hunt was really funny. Why did you choose to attend USO? I love the beauty of the school,the climate (I'mfrom NE), the smaller class sizes, and the SWIMTEAM! What is your philosophy on life? Try hard and do your best in everything that you do. But always remember to have fun! Love yourself, cherish your family, and be blessed by your friends. Never forget your roots. What is your favorite animal? The Cheetah What is your favorite quote and who said it? "Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust:' ~Jesse Owens and "Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming:' ~John Wooden Prep Swimmer for Dover High School ... Was the recipient of the team's "Unsung Hero" award as a sophomore and t he team's MVP as a freshman ... Was the women's 100 yard freestyle state champion as a freshman and led her team to the state championship as a sophomore. Personal Born in Dover, New Hampshire on January 13, 1990 .. . Also recruited by George– town, UC San Diego, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania .. . Chose USD because of the great swimming program and the opportunity to maJor in International Relations and minor in Peace and Justice. 5 So far, just hanging out w ith the team. Anything we do together is always going to be a lot of fun!
Adelaide Bednarski Junior Diver
2008-09 WAC Scores 1m
24th 187.50 20th 184.30 ,, 17th 135.30
3m
Fol/brook, California Fol/brook Union HS
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University of San Diego Third yea r diver for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? Winning the Avocado League Championships my junior year in high school and being named FirstTeam All-League because I broke the school
record for an 11 dive meet and got my personal best score as well. Where is your favorite place to vacation? In Maui, where my beautiful teammate and roommate Laura lives What makes the USO swim/dive experience so unique? The friendships I have made with all my teammates. We are all so close and we always have fun together. We love each other! What is your favorite animal? Penguins because they are so goofy and cute, and they're loving towards all other penguins in their group. What is your favorite quote and who said it? "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog:' -Ma rk Twain Prep Diver for Fallbrook High... Was selected team MVP her sophomore, junior and senior years... Selected as First Team All-Leag ue her junior year... Was voted Most Inspirational her senior year after setting six and eleven dive meet records... Ad– ditionally, the SD Union Tribune selected her for its All-Academic Team... Personal Born in Monterey, CA ... Member of Taylor Made Divers... Also recruited by UC Davis, Pepperdine, Redlands and Kalamazoo... History Major.
Sarah Geerdes Freshman Sprint Freestyle, IM Valley Center, CA Heritage HS University of San Diego
Brittany Cramer Senior Backstroke, Butterfly Sonoma, California
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2008-09 Top Times 100 FR 50.72 200 FR 1:50.58 200 IM 20230
1 oo FL 200 FL 200 IM
59.76
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Sonoma Valley HS
University of San Diego Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career?
First year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? Well that's a short time since I'm a freshman, but so far it was when we were doing a really tough set,
In high school at our Zone meet, I lost track of what event it was. Before I knew it, my event was next, the 200 fly. What I thought was going to be the worst race of my life ended up being the best. I swam my best time and won the race. What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet? I dig baked potatoes. I used to eat one before all my events. Carbo-loading is definitely the way to go Why did you choose to attend USO? I'm fully committed to becoming a beach bum, and college seemed like the best chance to do that. What is your philosophy on life? "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you may find, you get what you need!"Those rolling stones knew what they were talking about What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? I love the beach bonfires and farmers markets. You can always find interesting people at either of those! Prep Graduated from Sonoma Valley High School... Junioryear, was acaptain of the team leading them to and undefeated season and named MVP... In her senior year, she was once again named captain and led her team to the SCL championship. Personal Biology major... Came to USD to swim, location and small classes... Also recruited by Pacific University... Born on June 30, 1987 in Sonoma, California ... ls the middle child of seven children... Daughter of Stephen and Tami of Sonoma.
and everyone was cheering everybody on, and I've never really been on a team that was so much like a family since I was on a small club team so that was special. What is your favorite book? I have a few favorite books...but one in particular is the "Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis, because it's a story that never gets old and has an awesome message. What is your favorite Starbucks drink? Venti iced Americana with White Mocha Syrup! What is your favorite USO Sport to cheer on (Other than swimming!)? Volleyball, it's really exciting and the crowd gets really into it! Same with Football! What do you enjoy most about the USO Experience? Being on my own and having to go through these new experiences has been a challenge but it has been really enjoyable Prep Swimmer for Heritage Christian School .. . Was a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American as a junior and a High Point Winner at San Diego Senior Classic during her senior year ... Swam a sixth place finish her senior year at California/Nevada Spring sections in the 100 yard freestyle. Personal Born in San Diego, California on March 20, 1990 to Eric and Tricia Geerdes ... Was also recruited by San Jose State, Hawaii, University of Wyoming, University of the Pacific, and Loyola ... Chose USD because of proximity to home and the beach, swim program, and the great academics ... Will major in Visual Arts and Business. Sarah Gleason RS Junior Distance Freestyle Poulsbo, Washington Bainbridge HS University of San Diego 2008-09 Top Times 200 FR 1:52.44 500 FR 4:55.24 1650 FR 16:47.18 Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? together a solid meet with good times; all of which earned points for the team. This was a turning point for me to know in my own mind that I can still perform at acompetitive level. Why did you choose to attend USO? The swim program, of course!! Also, I wanted a school with a strong academic re– cord and, coming from a small town, I wanted one that was small and intimate. What is your philosophy on life? Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself. Anonymous What is your favorite website to visit? www.nytimes.com Where is your favorite place to eat at USO? La Paloma Prep A graduate of Bainbridge High School... All-American honors and 2nd place at state as a junior... Led the team her senior year as Captain to 2nd place again as well as All-American honors... Participated in water polo as well... Coached by Greg Colby... Swam for Bainbridge Island Swim Club. Personal Political Science Major and Business Administration & Leadership Minor ... Came to USD for warm weather, the swim program and small classes... Highly recruited by University of Arkansas, University of Miami, Rider University, and Syracuse University... Born on February 16, 1987 in Fairfax, Virginia ... Is an only child ... Daughter of Robert and Stephanie Gleason. I think it would have to be my performance at the 2008 WAC championships. After having to sit out my freshman year because of shoulder surgery, Iwas finally able to put
Aileen Fedrick Junior Backstroke, IM Petaluma, California Ursuline HS University of San Diego
2008-09 Top Times 100 BK 59.81 200 BK 208.95 200 IM 2:1431
Third year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career?
Mymost memorable moment in my USD swimming career was when I broke a minute in my 100 back my freshman year. I had been trying to break a minute for four years and to finally have it happen was an amazing feeling. Where is your favorite place to vacation? Yosemite- There is so much to do there and it is absolutely beautiful Where is your favorite pool to compete in? Probably my hometown pool-there are just so many memories in that pool! What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? Probably Halloween- I love to dress up! If you could go to any body of water to swim in, where would you go and why? The Hawaiian Islands because they are so warm! Prep Swam for Ursuline High of Petaluma... Qualified for league tournament in the 100 backstroke all four years in high school as well as the 200 individual medley her junior year... MVP her junior and senior years and placed second in league for the 100 backstroke her senior year. Personal Born in Greenbrae, CA to Dee and Denise Fedrick... Member ofTwin Valley Aquatics where she received Most Inspirational honors... Chose USD for the teaching program, the level of competition in swimming and the weather ... Liberal Studies/ Elementary Education major with a concentration in Spanish.
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Samantha Jafari Senior Freestyle, Backstroke
Jordan Headley Freshman Diver Lexington, KY Henry Clay HS University of San Diego First year diver for the Toreros
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200 FR 200 BK 500 FR
1:5248 2:08.73 5:00.14
Glendora, CA Glendora HS
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University of San Diego Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? Mymost memorable moment in my USD swimming career was when we got first second third and fourth in the 200 backstroke against LMU
What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? So far my most memorable USD diving moment is getting locked out of Amy's car for 3 hours at
Allied Gardens What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite book?
I love all books!!!!!!! There is no way I could only pick one. What is your favorite animal? A bear cub, not the full grown ones, only the cubs! What is your favorite website to visit? Facebook ismy most visited but I think I am addicted to it rather than it being my favorite Where is your Favorite place to study on campus and why? Study table early in the morning when no one is there because I can study by myself but still have all of the resources I need Prep A graduate of Glendora High School... Was a CIF finalist and helped her squad to a league championship and 2nd place at CIF... Helped her team again as a senior to a league championship. Personal Will major in Business Administration ... International Business Minor ... Chose USO for the small campus and location... Also recruited by Drury University... Born on June 14, 1987 in Glendora, California... Youngest of four chi ldren... Daughter of Beverly and Davar of Glendora. Kristina Levesque Junior ,..2_0_0_8--09_l<_o_p_T_im_e_s~ Sprint Freestyle 50 FR 23.65 Lafayette, California 100 FR 53.64 Carondelet HS 100 BR 107.00 University of San Diego Third year swimmer for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? Clear Lake. My family has had a place up there since I was 9 and I have the best memo– ries of swimming and boating with all of my friends and family there every summer. Why did you choose to attend USO? I chose to attend USO because the campus was beautiful, and the small class sizes would allow me to get to know my professors as well as the other students in the class. Plus, I felt that I cou ld contribute something to the swimming program. What do you enjoy most about the USO Experience? I love the size of our student body: it is small enough where you often see familiar faces while walking to class etc., but large enough where you can meet new people everyday. Prep Swam for Carondelet High School, victors of the North Coast Section her junior and senior campaigns ... Given Sportsmanship Award her sophomore year ... Named All American her junior and senior years ... Also named team MVP and Scholastic All-American ... Personal Born in San Mateo, CA on September 17, 1988 to Brad and Janis Levesque ... Also played water polo as a prep ... Member of Walnut Creek Aqua bears where she holds Pacific records in the 200 free relay and is a member of the Silver Medal Club ... Father Brad played basketball for USD ... Also recruited by USC, UC Davis, ] UCSD and Claremont McKenna ... Psychology major and Biology Minor. During my senior year of high school, my team won the North Coast Section Championship with only 7 girls competing in the finals! What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet meal? Wheat toast with peanut butter and banana. Where is your favorite place to vacation?
My favorite book is the Da Vinci Code because it is set in Italy and I love Italy. Where is your favorite place to vacation? Rome is my favorite place to vacation because the food is amazing, all of the buildings are beautiful, and I love the language. What hobbies do you have? Listening to music, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, going to the horse races. What is your favorite quote, and who said it? Some where, some one is working harder than you and when you meet that per– son, he will win. So work harder than anyone ever has. Prep Diver for Henry Clay High School ... Was team statistician and earned four varsity letters in high school ... Was also recruited by University of Virginia, Miami of Ohio, and the US Naval Academy. Personal Born in Lexington, Kentucky on September 22, 1989 to Becky and Garrett Head- ley ... Earned the Presidential Scholar award ... Chose USO because of the school while visiting and the weather can't be beat ... Will major in Biology.
Heather Hippensteel Freshman Diver Chapmansboro, TN Home Schooled 3m
2008-09 WAC Scores 1m
21st 189.95 23rd 184.20
University of San Diego First year diver for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? Getting fifth place at the TN state championships my senior year after diving for only two years
What's on your iPod?
I live in the dark ages and don't have an ipod What is your favorite movie? The Bourne Identity, because I love action-packed movies and Matt Damon Who is your role model and why? My older brother, Jon. He's awesome and his motivation, discipline, and positive attitude towards life are inspiring. What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? Going to the beach. Surfing. Eating the delicious Mexican food Prep Diver for Middle Tennessee Diving club ... Started diving her junior year followed by middle Tennessee high school regional championship earning second place and a fifth place finish in the state championship. Personal Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1990 to Dave and Carol Hippensteel ... Was also recruited by Pepperdine, Florida Gulf Coast University and Univer– sity of New Mexico ... Chose USO because of the location, scholarship, and team spirit ... major is undeclared.
Lindsay Lipsey Sophomore Breaststroke Folly Beach, SC Int'/ School ofBrussels University of San Diego
Rachael McKay Junior Backstroke, IM Federal Way, WA JFK Memorial HS University of San Diego
2008-09 Top Times 50 FR 25.69
2008-09 Top Times 200 BK 2:1 1.66 200 IM 2:13.88 400 IM 4:42.14
100 BR 200 BR
1:0807 2:30.67
First year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? First day of practice...meeting all the girls! Every– one is very accepting and one large family.
Third year swimmer for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? My proudest achievement so far in swimming was when Iwas a senior in high school and my 200 medley relay got 1st in state. We were seeded first going into finals,and we not only came in
What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet meal? Belgian Waffles are my favorite food of all time. Growing up I'd always eat waffles right before meets. It fires me up. Where is your favorite place to vacation? New Zealand. It is gorgeous, perfect weather, and the people are the nicest around. What is your philosophy on life? Live your life and change the world in your own special way while you're doing it. What's on your iPod? 4500 songs, 10 playlists,and amix of rap and country. My iPod gets me through the day. Prep Swimmer at International School of Brussels ... All-American swimmer as a freshman and sophomore and lead her team to the Georgia state championship both years ... Received five medals and broke five school records as a junior ... Was athlete of the year and received Senior Class Overall Scholarship and Sportsmanship award. Personal Born in Subic Bay Philippines on September 21, 1988 to Susan and Mark Lipsey ... Also participated in Track and Field and Basketball ... was a member of the Dynamo Swim Club of Atlanta, GA and holds the Georgia State Summer League record in the 50 breaststroke (30.78) ... Father played football at University of Penn and mother swam at College of Charleston .. . Will major in Marine Science and Earth Systems. Alyssa Martinez Junior Breaststroke Las Vegas, NV Del Sol HS University of San Diego 2008-09TopTimes 100FL 1:01.25 200 BR 2:33.62 200 IM 2:18.32 Third year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? It's hard to chose but I think it would have to be my freshman year at conference when Igot to see what it was all about and saw mymom cheering for me up with all the other USD parents. The USD parents are by far the most supportive at that meet. Where is your favorite pool to compete in? My favorite pool to compete in is in Irvine,California. Ihave been there many times and some ofmy most memorable swims have been there, and some great memories with my team growing up. Why did you choose to attend USO? Have you ever seen the campus? BEAUTIFUL. Ifell in love with it when Ivisited and knew I had to come here. What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return"- it's fromaNat King Cole song What do you love about the city of San Diego? Everything! I love how cultural it is and how there is something for everyone here.First of all itsbeautiful and hasgreat weather.Then there is down town and old town,the different beaches, La Jolla, and mountains if you go a little east. I don't know if I can leave it. Prep Swam for Del Sol High School... sophomore year was named Most Dedicated... team MVP her junior and senior years... holds all swimming records at her school. Personal Born in Torrance, CA on May 5, 1988 to Frank and Liz Martinez... Contributed as team captain for the state champion Clark County Sandpipers... Chose USD for its aesthetic va lue, proximity to the beach and swimming program... Also recruited by Pacific and Vassar ... Psychology major and Leadership Studies minor.
first place, but wefinished withan All-American time standard; it was such arush! Where is your favorite pool to compete in?
My favorite pool to compete in is the pool that Iswim in at home, the Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. It was built for the Goodwill Olympic Games in 1999. It's the pool that I've been practicing at and racing in since I was 7 years old, so it holds a lot of memories of mine! Who is your favorite sports star and why? David Beckham. Hands down the hottest soccer player ever. Who is your role model and why? My dad is my role model. He has taught me everything I need to know in order to make it in the world on my own. Not only is he agreat role model, but he is one of my best friends. What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? I like going to the beach on a sunny day. I am ALWAYS up for getting a frozen yogurt treat. I also like going downtown and going to Padres baseball games. Basically I have a great time no matter what I do, especially when Iam with my roommates! Prep Swam for John F. Kennedy Memorial High... Was aparticipant in state competition all four years... Her senior year, was part of a200 medley relay team that took 1st at state competition,Kennedy placed 4th overall. Personal Born in Seattle, WA on July 23, 1988 to Scott and Naomi McKay... Member of the six-time PNS and three-time women'ssection champion King Aquatic Swim Club where she was 4th place Gold Medal Club in 2006... Chose USO for its great location and swim program ... Also recruited y Loyola Marymount, UW, Whitman and Harvard... Engineering major. Meghan O'B_rien Senior '""2-o-os---09- ~-o-p_T_im-e-s-~ Freestyle, Breaststroke 200 FR 2:03.93 Pleasanton, CA · 500 FR 524.66 Foothill HS 1650 FR 18:37:47 University of San Diego First year swimmer for the Toreros Where is your favorite place to vacation? What is your favorite website to visit? My favorite website to visit is the USD Athletics website of course. It is agreat way to keep up with yourfellow Toreros. What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? My favorite holiday is aclose call between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ihave alarge extended family and Thanksgiving and Christmas are the few times we are able to all come together under one roof. If you could go to any body of water to swim in, where would you go and why? IfIhad the ability to swim in any body of water Iwould love to travel to Greece and swim in the Mediterranean Sea. What do you love about the city of San Diego? San Diego has an exciting downtown with great restaurants and shopping, for the out door enthusiast La Jolla and Mission/Pacific Beach offer various outdoor activities, and Balboa Park offers awonderful cultural experience with its many museums. Prep Swimmer for Foothill High School ... Was two time NCS qualifier as a sophomore and junior ... Team won league championship and went on to place third at conference her junior year ... Team was co-champions and league champions as asenior. Personal Born in Walnut Creek, California on December 12, 1986 to Jeanne andJ'atrick O'Brien . Also swam for the Pleasanton Seahawks ... Transfer from Arizona State University, chose to attend USO for academics and location ... Will major in Business Administration with an Accounting minor One of my favorite places to vacation is my uncles house in Lake Almanor which is located in Northern California. My family and I have been going every summer for as far back as Ican remember.
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Laura Pope Junior Sprint Freestyle, IM Lahaina, HI Lahainaluna HS University of San Diego
Sophomore Diver Glenview, IL
2008-09 Top Ti mes 50FR 24.17 100FR 53.13 100 BK 1 07 15
1 m 3m
Glenbrook South HS
University of San Diego Second year diver for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USD swimming or diving career? Traveling with a team through the airport
Third year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USD swimming or diving career? Freshman year, when the team and their fami lies were sitting all together in the restaurant we go to after conference and I looked around and had t his
Where is your favorite place to vacation? Lake Geneva, WI where I have a boat Why did you choose to attend USD? Come to California and get out of the cold What hobbies do you have? I love to sing/dance and be on stage. Theatrewas a big part of my life throughout high school What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "Don't be scurred, cuz I ain't scurred " -Tony Santucci (former coach) Prep Attended Glenbrook South High school where she paced 2nd in the Illinois State Championships her senior year... Was voted the team MVP and the captain as well as earning All American status. Personal Monica chose USD because she loves California and wa nts to pursue a ca reer in Marine Biology.... Oddo loves to be on stage and was a part of a variety show all four years of high school ... Marine Biology major. Haley Pittman
overwhelming feel ing like I was a part of something very special. Where is your favorite place to vacation? Mykonos, Greece. But if I vacation there again I might not ever leave. What is your favorite animal? Do mermaids cou nt?And elephants!! Who is your favorite sports star and why? There is a tie between swimmer Aaron Peirsol and Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, because they are both very very attractive Where is your favorite place to eat at USD? La Paloma, greatest breakfast and sandwiches available on campus Prep Swam for Lahainaluna High in Lahaina, HI, Maui Interscholastic League champions her sophomore campaign... Was state champion in the 200 freestyle and team MVP her sophomore year...Team captain and MVP her junior and senior years ... Personal Born in Maui, HI to John and Paula Pope... Member of Lahaina Swim Club where she earned 1st in state small team division... Also lettered in cross country as a -rep... Chose USD for its aesthetic va lue, surrounding community and itsswimming rogram ... Also recruited by Loyola Marymount ... Accounting major.
Sophomore Breaststroke Dallas, TX Allen HS University of San Diego
2008-09 Top Times 100 BR 106.99 200 BR 2:2072 2001M 2:13.46
Jessica Rodriguez Freshman
~2_0_0_8--09- ~-o-p-T-im_e_s~
Butterfly, IM
100 FL 200 FL 200 IM
57.24
Second year swimmer for the Toreros
Whitby, Ontario, Canada All Saints Catholic HS
20693 2:11.16
What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? When I was eight years old, I tried out for my first swim team. I thought Iwould impress the coaches
University of San Diego First yea r swimmer for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? Competing in Canadian Olympic Trials, because I got to see the best in Canada become Olympians.
by showing them that I already knew how to do a backstroke fl ipturn. Going into the turn, I miscalculated my distance from the wa ll and ended up flipping over just in time to slam my face into the gutter. Ithink they let me on the team just because they felt so bad for me. (The moral of the story: if you really want something you have to cry.Works every time.) What is your favorite CD? The Budapest Symphony Orchestra plays Gershw in's Rh apsody in Blue. It's rockin' Where is your favorite pool to compete in? My favorite pool to compete in isthe UT pool in Austin,TX. That's where my home team goesfor all ofour really important meets.When I'm there, I know it's time to go fast. My favorite pool to practice in ishere at USD.Looking at the palm trees during hard sets makes it easier to push yourself because you know you're in paradise! What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.That's how winning is done!" -Rocky Balboa Where is your favorite place to eat at USD? Caf brunch rocks. I'd stay all day if they'd let me. Prep Attended Allen High School where she was voted team capta in by her peers and was a Texas SA State Qualifier for 100 breaststroke. Personal Chose USDforthe swim program, team dynamic, honorsprogram and the beautiful campus.... Haley has a twin brother, and lived in the Middle East for nine yea rs ... Visual Arts and Communications major.
What is your favorite book?
There are too many to choose... wow I'm such a geek. What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet meal?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE sushi, although probably not too good to eat before a meet. Before a meet in the morning I like to eat either a bagel with peanut butter and bananas, or a big bowl of cereal, because it doesn't get me too full, but is enough to get me through the meet. What is your favorite Starbucks drink? Viviano orange mango banana smoothies, they're delicious and nutritious! If you could go to any body of water to swim in, where would you go and why? I wou ld love to swim in one of those exotic hot springs that you always see on travel channels, because it wou ld be sooooo relaxing. Prep Swimmer for All Saints Catholic Secondary School ... Team MVP her junior and senior year ... Qualified for the Canadian Nationals in the 100 and 200 yard butterfly . Chose USD for the strong academics and the sma ll, private classes as well as the ex– cellent swim team including the swimmers, coaches, and beautiful training facilities. Personal Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada on November 27, 1989 to Ann Marie and Alfonso Rodriguez ... Was a member of the Whitby Dolphins Swim Club ... Will major in Biochemistry and pre-medical studies with the goal of becoming a 9 doctor.
Bridget Schrier Freshman Diver Haddon Heights, NJ MerionMercy Academy University of San Diego First year diver for the Toreros lm 3m
Taryn VanGerpen .---------, Sophomore Freestyle, IM Edmonds, WA Kimiak HS University of San Diego 2008-09 Top Times 400 IM 443.96 500 FR 5:17.93 1650 FR 18:10.37 Second year swimmer for the Toreros What is your most memorable moment in your USD swimming or diving career? Conference in San Anton io was t he most memorable moment thus far in my USD swimming career. I had a blast, especially when we dominated
What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? My most memorable moment was getting prin– cess crowns and leis on Senior Night last year.
What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet meal? My favorite food is sushi or ice cream, neither of which I would eat before a meet though. Why did you choose to attend USD? Because the weather in NJ stinks and you can't beat 365 days of sunshine! What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different:' -Coco Chanel
fina ls with our team spirit! What is your favorite book?
The Bible, because it gives me truth, inspiration, and reminds me that I am loved every time I read it. What is your favorite animal? My favorite animal since chi ldhood has been the panda. They are just so adorable. Who isyour role model and why? A role model is someone who inspires, who is accomplished, honest, loyal and unforgettable. My dad is my role model. He is t he hardest worker I know. My dad always balanced work with spending time with our family. What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? I love getting dolled up and going downtown for dinner. Prep Attended Kamiak High School where she was captain her senior year ... Swam to a 5th place finish in the 500 freestyle and a 7th place finish in the 200 individual medley at the 4A Washington state swim meet ...Swam in the 500 freestyle at state in her junior and sophomore year. Personal Chose USD for the small private school feel, cha llenging academics, and the ivision one swim program ... Her older sister Shala swam at USD for four years Biology Major
What is your favorite movie? Definitely Breakfast atTiffany's Prep
Diver for Merion Mercy Academy ... Earned th ird place in the Catholic League Championship her junior year ... Followed by fourth place finish in the Catholic League Championship ... Was a member of the Erlton Summer Swim Club plac– ing in the top three in South Jersey Diving Championship for past four years. Personal Born in Haddon Heights, New Jersey on May 25, 1990 to Stephen and Kahikina Schrier ... Chose USD for the academics as well as the diving program ... Is un– declared in her major. Danielle Smith Freshman Breaststroke Santa Clara, CA 2008-09 Top Ti mes 50 FR 25.16 100 BR 1:07.04 200 BR 2:24.14
Erin Voyles Senior Freestyle Austin, TX Wes tlake HS University of San Diego
Archbishop Mitty HS University of San Diego
2008-09Top Times 50 FR 2507 100 FR 53.28 200 FR 1:54.30
First year swimmer for the Toreros Where isyour favorite pool to compete in? The Stanford Aquatics Center is an amazing pool to compete in. We swam our high school champi– onships there every year and the stadium always
Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your swimming or diving career? Winning the regional relay with my sister What'son your iPod?
gets me pumped up to swim!! What is your philosophy on life?
Everything happens for a reason. Whether or not we understand everything that hap– pens, we cannot worry about the things we cannot change. We have to live in the moment and know that ultimately everything will work out like it is supposed to. What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people"Victor Borge Who is your role model and why? Over the summer of my junior year, I went to South Africa on a service trip. We met a woman named Gabsile who dedicated her life to a children's home that took in orphaned and abandoned children. I admired her so much because she believed she cou ld make a difference in the world and she proved that one per– son can affect the lives of so many people. If you could go to any body of water to swim in, where would you go and why? If I cou ld swim in any body of water I wou ld want to swim in the Eastern Austra– lian Current because then I could swim with the turtles- like in Finding Nemo!! Prep Swimmer for the Archbishop Mitty High School in the West Catholic Athletic League ... Earned the coaches award her junior year as well as being a member of the CCS Championship team and was named the captain of her squad her senior year earning the Scholar Athlete Award at the end of the season .. . Was a member of the Santa Clara Swim Club. Personal Born in Stuggart, Germany on September 29, 1990 to Dan and Debbie Smith ... Chose USD because she loves t he campus, location, small class sizes, and honors program ... Earned a Trustee's Scholarship .. . Wi ll major in Psychology.
My two favorite men of course - Jack and Dave What is your favorite Starbucksdrink? Straight up coffee Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jason Kidd because he is ateam player Where isyour Favorite place to study on campusand why? Law Library-- if your around smart people you will become smarter right? Prep
Graduated from Westlake High School in Austin,Texas ...Was a member of the swim team going to the state championships in the 100 freestyle and the 200 freestyle ... Received All-American honorsher senior year. Personal Was a member of the Longhorrn Aquatics club team ... Was recruited by Texas Christian University and Boston College ... Chose USD for the swimming coaching staff,the education, and the location ... Born in Dallas, Texas to Lori and Robb Voyles ...Psychology major with Leadership Studies minor.
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